Unfortunately, Rose's exposure therapy just seems to be unnerving Carlisle more and more; his eyes fall to a spot on the floor, his brow knotting tightly as he grinds his teeth behind his lips. He has dealt with the exorcism of demons before, but being face-to-face with one -- especially one so close, and so soon after what happened to Emily -- just riles his inward terror.

"G- guardian wolves?" he asks, still searching for distractions. "Are they- are they wild gods of some sort?"